OUR SAY: PM takes note of Fair Go

AS THE election campaign heats up, we're pleased to report that Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull has backed Australian Regional Media and NewsCorp's joint Fair Go for the Regions campaign.

While visiting a sweet potato farm in Rockhampton this week Mr Turnbull said he'd taken note of the campaign aimed at capturing the attention of Canberra politicians who are neglecting the nation's regional voters.

When asked whether Mr Turnbull supported a push to close the gap between metropolitan and regional areas, he replied "absolutely".

Mr Turnbull said announcements like the $130 million funding for Rookwood Weir were part of the government's plan to address this inequality.

"This is a vital investment in regional Australia," he said.

Mr Turnbull said regional Australia benefited from a diverse economy, including "enormous growth in tourism" and "phenomenal growth in agriculture".

Of course his acknowledgement of the problem is welcome, but voters across our region won't just take his word for it that his government will take steps to address the inequity between the bush and the city.

Come July 2, when voters make their mark, they will want to know Mr Turnbull's government, should it be re-elected, will put its money where its mouth is when it comes to our regions.